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Freelance Senior Site Manager | New Build Multi-Room | Manchester

Location: Manchester, UK Contract Type: Freelance Duration: Day Rate: £340 - £370/Day Start Date: Mid June

The Project

We are currently seeking a highly capable and driven Freelance Senior Site Manager to lead operations on a major new-build multi-room development in Manchester.

Whether you have a strong background in Build-to-Rent (BTR), Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), hotels, or large-scale residential apartments, this is a fantastic opportunity to be the driving force on a high-profile site from the ground up to handover.

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Site Manager, you will be the number one point of contact out on site, reporting directly to the Project Manager/Contracts Manager. Your duties will include:

Operational Leadership: Driving the day-to-day delivery of the project, ensuring all phases run to the agreed construction program.

Subcontractor Management: Coordinating and managing various trades and sub-contractors to ensure maximum productivity and workflow.

Health & Safety: Acting as the primary champion for site safety, ensuring strict adherence to all H&S legislation and company policies.

Quality Assurance: Maintaining exceptional standards of quality control and minimizing snagging throughout the build process.

Reporting: Chairing site meetings, delivering progress reports, and maintaining accurate site diaries and documentation.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you must have a proven track record of delivering multi-room, multi-story projects on time and safely.

Essential Certifications: Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid at Work.

Experience: Extensive, demonstrable experience as a Senior Site Manager on large-scale new build multi-room projects (hotels, student accommodation, or apartments) valued at £50m+.

Skills: A strong commercial awareness, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the leadership skills required to motivate a large site team.

Availability: Able to commute reliably to Central Manchester and commit to the full duration of the contract.

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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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